Belgian telecom operator Telenet has announced plans to deploy its 5G mobile network in the country starting on December 6 . The network will rely on provisional spectrum provided by the Belgian regulator BIPT in the 3.6 GHz band, which Telenet says will limit coverage.
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The United States, Australia and Vietnam have banned Chinese companies from providing its 5G equipment due to security concerns. The United Kingdom is also expected to implement a complete ban following resistance from MPs.
Read moreWhy is 5G banned in Brussels?
Plans for a pilot project to provide high-speed 5G wireless internet in Brussels have been halted due to fears for the health of citizens , according to reports. In July, the government concluded an agreement with three telecom operators to relax the strict radiation standards in Brussels.
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As it stands, 5G services are limited in Belgium , with incumbent Proximus having launched services in certain markets in which radiation limits are higher than in the Brussels region. But radiation limits or otherwise, full 5G rollouts will have to wait until after next year’s multi-band spectrum sale.7 Haz 2021
Read moreIs 5G available in Brussels?
The municipalities with 5G coverage include Ostend, Kortrijk, Bruges, Leuven, Zaventem (where Brussels Airport is located), Hasselt, Namur and Mons .
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